Whether Green Bay die-hards, Broncos fanatics, or just fans of the game, students across campus will stock up on potato chips and six-packs before they gather this weekend to take part in one of America's favorite traditions - the Super Bowl.
And for those who love football, the Super Bowl is the ultimate game.
"It's like a national holiday," said Engineering sophomore Mac Kern.
Plans for parties and gatherings are distinct signs that Super Bowl XXXII is just around the corner.
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| PAUL TALANIAN/Daily Kinesiology senior Jon Schoenwetter and LSA sophomore Cindy Faulk, both from Wisconsin, display their team spirit by wearing cheeseheads and Green Bay Packers apparel. |
Fraternities also have begun to make big plans for Sunday night's game.
"We're having a party for all of the brothers and potential rushees," said LSA first-year student Ryan Ermanni. "We're going to throw some couches together and get some food to watch the game."
But some of the biggest pigskin fans are choosing quieter places to root for their favorite team.
"I'm going to watch the game at home with my grandmother," said Michigan football player Shawn Thompson.
Fans on both sides are showing strong faith in the ability of their respective teams even before players set foot on the field.
"I'm going to get some friends from my hall and celebrate the Packers winning the Super Bowl," said LSA sophomore Kenneth Kuet.
But not everyone is anticipating the Super Bowl with such enthusiasm.
"I hate both teams and I hate John Elway," said Engineering sophomore Jassen McNully.
Recent disappointments changed some students' moods about the game.
"I'm kind of bitter because I'm from Pittsburgh, but I'll still probably watch it," said LSA senior Kyle Perry.
And fans of other teams that did not fare well this season are equally disinterested in this Sunday's game.
"If the Chicago Bears were playing, I would watch it," said Michigan football player Kurt Anderson.
For some students, the game seemed to show up without warning.
"When is the Super Bowl again?" said LSA sophomore Quintina Sanders.
Few students will pass up the opportunity to party on a Sunday night. Stores are stocking up on food and drinks in anticipation of major pre-game purchases.
"We usually get a lot of kegs before a major football game," said Jessie Spence, who works at Village Corner.
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